Marine Operations - Chief Engineer

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. With a 100‑year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio includes water and land‑based experiences, ferry and transportation services, dining and sightseeing cruises, and walking and food tours through its City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, a subsidiary, is the largest private operator of high‑speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services such as NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional systems. Hornblower Marine provides vessel outfitaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks, Connecticut. Seaward Services, Inc. offers government and commercial vessel operation and maintenance. Anchor Operating System, LLC supplies reservation, ticketing, and website integration services. Hornblower Group serves more than 20 million guests annually across more than 10 countries and 50 U.S. cities. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, corporate offices are in San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, Dublin, and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com. Position Summary: Executes routine and maintenance engineering of vessels and facilities, follows up on jobs, consults with Port Captains, Chief Engineer and Directors, manages daily job assignments, schedules preventive maintenance, records jobs, and maintains accurate records. The right person will be adaptable, dynamic, and follow Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform repairs, overhauls, and upgrades to engineering machinery and equipment in accordance with Coast Guard regulatory requirements. Specify and purchase equipment and materials to repair and upgrade dining yachts while meeting or exceeding Coast Guard regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot and diagnose main engine, generator, shaft line, ancillary equipment, and minor electrical problems. Maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment. Maintain an accurate record of all engineering repairs and overhauls. Assist with the renovation and rebuilding of existing Hornblower fleet facilities located within the San Francisco Bay Area. Manage Engineering and Maintenance teams to successfully accomplish assigned duties. Assist the Director of Operations with the preparation of detailed plans of significant R&M and capital projects for all vessels in Northern California, including timelines, man‑hours, and contingencies, with regular revisions. Ensure all Preventative Maintenance tasks are completed. Identify maintenance issues and ensure they are documented within the Maintenance Management Systems and promptly addressed. Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations. Establish department priorities and execute against them based on long‑term vision. Monitor and control all costs associated with the operation of the Maintenance and Engineering Department in accordance with budget. Work with the Director of Operations to develop Drydock packages for all vessels. Find and recommend cost savings that are consistent with company objectives. Additional job duties assigned. Requirements & Qualifications: United States Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer on vessels of at least 4,000 hp and/or 1,600 gross tons; Limited Chief Engineer license is acceptable. Lifeboat, advanced firefighting, and STCW ratings. Must possess a valid TWIC. First Aid/CPR Certified. Minimum of 10 years of marine experience, including 5 years as a licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Chief Engineer and 5 years managing crew. High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. Detailed working knowledge of all ship’s systems and their proper maintenance: gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), and fire suppression. Mathematical skills necessary to interpret reports and budgets. Maintain an immaculate record. Successfully manage crew. Communicate effectively in oral and written form. Train and develop staff. Analyze and solve problems. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks. Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required. Provide advice and opinion and exercise discretion concerning confidential and sensitive matters. Persuade and influence people. Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, identify solutions, and gain consensus. Set aside emotional factors and/or validate them to discover key relevant issues. Work with Microsoft applications. Must submit to pre‑employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing. As per USCG regulation, must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident. Pre‑employment background and drug testing required. The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader. EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or related medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals. The company also participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hornblower Corp